Tanya Velasquez
Wendell,NC
Summary
Compassionate registered nurse focused on relationships development and patient advocacy. Excellent interpersonal skills and talent for connecting with patients and families. Extensive history of working on teams to achieve results, both as an individual contributor and as a leader. Consistently recognized for self-accountability and adherence to ethical principles.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse
UNC Rex Healthcare
Raleigh, NC
07.2022 - Current
- Administered patient care and medication in accordance with established protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported significant changes to healthcare providers.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies and post-discharge care instructions.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering skill development and adherence to best practices.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and team building within the unit.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, promoting open communication channels for effective collaboration in treatment plans.
- Served as a patient advocate, ensuring individual needs were met and concerns addressed promptly.
Manager/Key Team Member/Corporate Trainer/Area Training Captain
Brinker International (Chili’s Grill and Bar)
Wake Forest, NC
08.1996 - Current
- Worked and trained in 40+ different locations
- Role modeled guest engagement and hospitality
- Trained new managers and team members
- Taught classrooms and trained new restaurant opening teams
- Managed 30+ Team Members
Clinical Experience
Duke University Hospital
03.2022 - 03.2022
- Leukemia/Lymphoma, Duke University Hospital - Spring 2022
- Surgical, Johnston Health Smithfield – Fall 2021
- PCU, Johnston Health Smithfield – Fall 2021
- Hematology/Oncology, Johnston Smithfield - Fall 2021
- Labor/Delivery, Wayne UNC Hospital – Summer 2021
- Orthopedic/Oncology, Wake Med Raleigh – Fall 2020 and Spring 2021
- Medical/Surgical, Johnston Health Clayton – Spring 2021
- Behavioral Health, Johnston Health Smithfield – Spring 2021
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
William Peace University
Raleigh, NC12.2026
Associate of Science - Nursing
Johnston Community College
Smithfield, North Carolina, NC05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Health and Fitness
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC12.2000
Skills
- Strong Patient Advocate
- Patient Care and Education
- Chemotherapy Administration
- Comfort Care
- Effective Team Leader
- Nursing Plan Development
- Charge Nurse
- Staff Training/Preceptor
Accomplishments
Daisy Award recipient
Certification
BLS, American Heart Association
Certified Chemotherapy Nurse
Timeline
Clinical Nurse
UNC Rex Healthcare
07.2022 - Current
Clinical Experience
Duke University Hospital
03.2022 - 03.2022
Manager/Key Team Member/Corporate Trainer/Area Training Captain
Brinker International (Chili’s Grill and Bar)
08.1996 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
William Peace University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Johnston Community College
Bachelor of Science - Health and Fitness
East Carolina University